Ladybridge welcomed Poulton to St Johns park in the only game to be played in the division.
A few changes were made to the line up with Mannion and Brazel unavailable from last week and Edmo and Waugh also out but Coop was returning to the team after missing last weeks win over Askam.
The conditions were less than ideal with a very strong wind blowing down the pitch throughout the game which made things difficult but Ladybridge took the points and continued the good recent run.

Bridge started well against the strong wind and dominated the early possession but it was Poulton who had the best opportunity to take the lead when a soft penalty was given away. The Poulton striker blasted the spot kick way over the bar to keep the score at 0-0.
Ladybridge took the lead on 20 minutes when Whitesides through ball found Mc Ginlay who turned and smashed the ball into the top corner.
With bridge on top the second came on 30 minutes when Whiteside beat his man and his chipped cross found right back Smiddy who knocked the ball home for his first of the season.
Poulton hit back from a corner with J Few grabbing the goal.

The teams went in at half time with Ladybridge leading 2-1 against the wind.

The second half Ladybridge started well and looked to have won a penalty on 50 minutes when Mc Ginlay turned and looked to be upended, the ref waved away the protests.
This looked to help Poulton who started to get into the game but Ladybridge increased their lead on 60 minutes when Parky beat his man out wide and his cut back found McGinlay who side footed home.
The 4th came 5 minutes later when bridge broke quickly and with men over Parky went alone and smashed the ball home from 25 yards to put the game to bed.

Poulton pulled one back on 75 minutes again from a corner but the game finished 4-2.

Another good result in difficult conditions and we now look forward to hosting Mill Hill next week.

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